Cleaning markers takes careful consideration

1:25 AM,
Oct. 20, 2013

Written by

Carole Etchells Cross

In the last article, this column taught about various materials used for headstones. In this article, the column will touch on a few guidelines to consider when cleaning burial monuments. These will concentrate on low-tech methods. Remember, though, that techniques for modern stones are not safe for fragile older markers such as those found in Coshocton County.

Each stone must start with an evaluation, and don't assume one procedure is effective in all cleaning situations. There are different types of soiling that might be affected differently by various cleaners. Some samples of ...